Go to Windows 7 Insider GuideManufacturer: Linksys Inc. Part number: WRT54G
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CNET editors' rating:
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Setup and ease of use: 8.0
Features and security: 7.0
Performance: 6.0
Service and support: 6.0
Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 398 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Wireless-G Broadband Router
price range: $70.99
The low-cost Linksys WRT54G features fairly high throughput. But it has a relatively short operating range, and its poor performance with 802.11b devices makes claimed backward compatibility moot.
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- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 398 reviews
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10 out of 11 people found this review helpful
"Awesome Product for AVERAGE Home Users"
by frankiep27 on July 6, 2005
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
"Good out of box, great after mods"
by picopir8 on June 19, 2005
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"They should update the CNET review. Router has had many updates, and is now an excellent performer"
by dfichtner on November 20, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
- Part Number: WRT54G
General
- Device Type Wireless router
- Form Factor External
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Width 7.3 in
- Depth 7.9 in
- Height 1.9 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
Processor
- Type 1 x Motorola 200 MHz
Memory
- RAM 64 MB
Networking
- Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
- Integrated Switch 4-port switch
- Data Transfer Rate 54 Mbps
- Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Switching Protocol Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP, IPX/SPX
- Routing Protocol RIP-1, RIP-2
- Remote Management Protocol HTTP
- Communication Mode Full-duplex
- Status Indicators Power, Link activity
- Features DMZ port, NAT support, VPN support, DHCP support, Packet filtering, 256-bit encryption, Firewall protection, MAC address filtering, Full duplex capability, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Antenna
- Antenna Qty 2
Communications
- Type None
- Max Transfer Rate 54 Kbps
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 4 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
- Rack Mounting Kit Optional
- Encryption Algorithm WPA2, 64-bit WEP
- Compliant Standards CE, IC, FCC
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Power Consumption Operational 0.03 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Norton Internet Security
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
- Min Processor Type Intel Pentium, 200 MHz
- Min RAM Size 64 MB
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
- System Requirements Details Pentium - RAM 64 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years, - response time: 24/7 hours a day / days a week
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 85%
Product series
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Price: $70.99
Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
Specs: Wireless router, 7.3 in x 7.9 in x 1.9 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, Full-duplex, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.1 lbs
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Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
Specs: Wireless router, 7.3 in x 6.9 in x 1.9 in, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, SNMP, Full-duplex, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.9 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Linksys Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.linksys.com/
- Address: 121 Theory Drive, , .
- Phone: 949-261-1288
- Email: support@linksys.com
- Fax: 949-823-3002
